A well-written query letter can work like a magic wand for freelance writers, opening the door to the great-paying article assignments you desire. Unfortunately, most query letters don’t get a response, even ones to publications that pay $100 an article,…

There’s one big problem that holds freelance writers back from earning more. It doesn’t matter if you’re pitching a big magazine’s editor a story idea, or a top blog’s editor a guest post that could bring thousands of new readers…

By Sean D’Souza The root of all trouble in your headlines is understanding that headlines aren’t some fancy words strung together. On the contrary, they’re simple words that are put together with a clear thought. But the point where it…

When I did the free writers’ blog review day a few weeks back, one thing really jumped out as I went from blog to blog: The headlines. In the main, they sucked. Most weren’t grabbing me and making me feel…

During the blog-review day last week, I talked a lot about site usability and ways to make your site more visually inviting and easy to use. But the writing itself is the core of it all, the reason people come…